Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 6 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..8 ROLLOVER WARNING ....5 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the control.
Page 9 INTRODUCTION 7 Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:...
Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming Of The System ....21 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs ..27 DOOR LOCKS ......34 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ..... .57 ▫ Transporting Passengers ....116 ▫...
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: In case the ignition position does not change with the push of a button, the RKE Key Fob may have a Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system low or dead battery.
Page 17: Rke Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Ignition Or Accessory On Message When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the mode.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information SENTRY KEY The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated.
Page 21: Replacement Rke Key Fobs
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 During normal operation, after placing the keyless igni- CAUTION! tion in the ON/RUN position, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Page 22: Customer Rke Key Fob Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer RKE Key Fob Programming CAUTION! Programming RKE Key Fobs may be performed at an • Always remove the RKE Key Fobs from the vehicle authorized dealer. and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- General Information tended.
Page 23: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go — 1.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Push the LOCK • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid RKE Key Fob position. available in the same exterior zone (refer to Key- •...
Page 25: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your your absence, the horn will sound three times and the vehicle.
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 MPH (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE Key Fob • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- buttons for all RKE Key Fobs. tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “Dome ON”...
Page 27: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Flash Lamps With Lock Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when Key Fob once to unlock the driver’s door or twice the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE...
Page 28: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Using The Panic Alarm Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE Key To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold Fob to lock all doors and liftgate.
Page 29: Programming Additional Rke Key Fobs
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the • Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You vehicle when using the RKE Key Fob to turn off the can dispose of them either in the correct containers as Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted specified by law or by taking them to an authorized...
Page 30: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 11
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key, #2 flat blade latch on the back of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your screwdriver, or a coin into the slot and gently pry the thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Separating RKE Key Fob Case With A Coin Replace Battery In The RKE Key Fob 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over 4. Fit a new battery in place of the depleted battery. (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the...
Page 32: General Information
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. To assemble the RKE Key Fob case, snap the two REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED halves together until they are tightly clamped. This system uses the RKE Key Fob to start the General Information engine conveniently from outside the vehicle The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio...
Page 33: Remote Start Abort Message On Driver Information Display (Did) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • Hood closed WARNING! (Continued) • HAZARD switch off Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in- jury or death when inhaled. • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Keep RKE Key Fobs away from children. Opera- •...
Page 34: To Enter Remote Start Mode
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Cancelled — System Fault • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode. • Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset • For security, power window and power sunroof op- The DID message stays active until the ignition is turned eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is to the ON/RUN position.
Page 35: To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system Comfort Systems — If Equipped will disable the one time push of the REMOTE START When Remote Start is activated, Auto-Comfort will work button for two seconds after receiving a valid anytime the temperature conditions are correct.
Page 36: General Information
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information DOOR LOCKS The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio The power door locks can be manually locked from Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and panel downward.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! (Continued) • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the RKE Key Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF”...
Page 38: Power Door Locks
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 39: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door Doors may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob. To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Automatic Door Locks —...
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 41: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll and if equipped will arm the security alarm.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 front door handle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: All doors will unlock when the front passenger If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and Press”...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release for a power open on vehicles equipped with Power Liftgate.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 To Lock The Vehicle From The Liftgate NOTE: The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle being used to lock the vehicle. With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate release.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door NOTE: handle button. This could unlock the door(s). • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 47: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and Key Fob lock button or the lock button located on the 2. This device must accept any interference received, vehicle’s interior door panel.
Page 48: Windows
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear passenger doors which operate the front and rear passenger door windows.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 The power window switches remain active for up to ten Auto-Down minutes after the keyless push button ignition has been Both the driver and front passenger window switches turned OFF. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this have an “Auto-Down”...
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, push the switch to the Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — first detent and release it when you want the window Driver And Front Passenger Door Only to stop.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Resetting The Auto Up Feature “Auto Up,” it will reverse direction and then go back Should the “Auto Up” feature stop working, the window down.
Page 52: Wind Buffeting
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Button The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To disable the window controls on the rear doors, push the Window Lockout button.
Page 53: Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Uconnect Settings, all doors will unlock when you push the rear windows open, then open the front and rear the electronic liftgate release.
Page 54: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The liftgate unlock feature is built into the WARNING! electronic liftgate release. Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by NOTE: pushing the LIFTGATE button located on the front • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an overhead console. If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open can be closed by pushing the LIFTGATE button located the liftgate.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the liftgate is not fully open, push the Liftgate NOTE: button on the RKE Key Fob twice to operate the • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the liftgate.
Page 57: Occupant Restraint Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints WARNING! • Child Restraints • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous Important Safety Precautions exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep Please pay close attention to the information in this the liftgate closed when you are operating the section.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved seat belt properly (Refer to Child Restraints in this back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front section of “Occupant Restraints”) should be secured in Air Bags room to inflate.
Page 59: Seat Belt Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! (Continued) inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child be belted at all times.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on Change Of Status until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) when an outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver WARNING! or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with out- • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more board front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until severe injuries in a collision.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat injury in a collision.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far collision and leave you with no protection.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is WARNING! equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- required in order to properly fit the original seat ton.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an WARNING! ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate an air bag.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking child restraints that have a harness for restraining Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) the child.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re- • All occupants, including the driver, should not straint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the warning could cause personal injury if the Active head restraints are placed in their proper positions Head Restraint is deployed.
Page 74: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE US LLC dealer must reset the AHRs on the driver’s and WARNING! front passenger’s seat before driving. Personally attempt- ing to reset the AHRs may result in damage to the AHRs Deployed AHRs are not able to best protect you in all that could impair their function.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Supplemental Knee Air Bags • Supplemental Side Air Bags • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as WARNING! determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument which may receive information from the front impact sensors or other system components.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al- • No objects should be placed over or near the air ways wear your seat belts even though you have air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel bags.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Knee Impact Bolsters over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- have deployed.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 SABICs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries WARNING! to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right impacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains body structure.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) are activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover necessary for your protection in all collisions. They also events.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Side Air Bags deploy independently; a left side impact WARNING! (Continued) deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right side • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with event may be in progress and whether deployment is the air bag system.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot bag inflation.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine functions after an event, the ignition must be changed whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the air bag system whenever the ignition is placed in the the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunc- START or ON/RUN position.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine Redundant Air Bag Warning Light related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition detected, which could affect the Supplemental the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protec- Restraint System (“SRS”), the Redundant Air...
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) not function properly if modifications are made. WARNING! Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any • Modifications to any part of the air bag system air bag system service.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 91: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all great that you could not hold the child, no matter times, including babies and children. how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Canadian residents should refer to Transport Cana- NOTE: da’s website for additional information: www.tc.gc.ca/ • For additional information, refer eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety- www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-732-8243. index-53.htm Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Recommended Type Of Child Restraint...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Child Size, Height, Weight Or Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Larger Children Children who have out-grown Belt Positioning Booster Seat and their forward-facing child restraint, the vehicle seat belt, seated in the but are too small to properly fit rear seat of the vehicle the vehicle’s seat belt...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc- highest weight or height allowed by their convertible tion are for children who are over two years old or who child seat.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause • Improper installation can lead to failure of an serious personal injury. infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use way back? a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child...
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system (LATCH) Restraint System has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is chorage system to attach the child...
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Locating Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access them, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rear-facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Center Arm Rest Tether For rear-facing child restraints secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint strap located on the front of the arm rest. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor straint.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to...
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) “click.” 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 4.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints locked, you should not be able to pull out any web- Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to bing.
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether WARNING! Anchorage Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat, including the seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for that seating position, located behind the top of the vehicle seat.
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
Page 116 114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to WARNING! the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. • The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
Page 117: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly be detrimental and should be avoided.
Page 118: Safety Tips
116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its WARNING! (Continued) first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, should be considered a normal part of the break-in and inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 119: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust WARNING! (Continued) system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is follow these safety tips: damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- •...
Page 120 118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a dealer service the vehicle immediately. Refer to “Oc- collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after cupant Restraints” for further information. a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, Defroster torn webbing, etc.).
Page 121 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) been removed for cleaning. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Page 122: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
120 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...139 MIRRORS ......129 ▫...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS ......151 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ..170 ▫...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights ▫ Lane Change Assist ....186 Only.......180 ▫...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ... . .206 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED .195 ▫ To Cancel ......206 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control ▫ ParkSense Display .....235 Mode ......224 ▫...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ..256 ▫ Security ......269 ▫...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ....274 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....279 ▫...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cargo Storage Bins ....292 ▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ... . .297 ▫...
Page 131: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 132: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 If equipped, the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and ASSIST Call a 9-1-1 button. The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you to any one of the following support centers: WARNING! • Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the tow, just push the ASSIST button and you’ll be con- road.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle brand. 9-1-1 Call • The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle. 1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror. 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, through the vehicle audio system to determine if there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 NOTE: WARNING! • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., by the subscriber. fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions •...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9-1-1 Call System Limitations WARNING! (Continued) Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- Call system capabilities. tem. This may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an emergency call.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • The vehicle’s electrical systems are not intact. WARNING! • The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are • Ignoring the Rearview Mirror light could mean you damaged during a crash. will not have 9-1-1 Call services. If the Rearview •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) and Assist, will NOT work without an operable 1X this device must accept any interference received, includ-...
Page 139: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 140: Power Mirrors
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, Power Mirrors a potential extra button push is required to get the The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not door trim panel.
Page 141: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors - If
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped The outside mirrors will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you.
Page 142: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Seat Only) — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror the visors.
Page 143: Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Sensor Location Warning Light Location The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 150: Rear Cross Path (Rcp)
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cross Path (RCP) The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of WARNING! the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. It is intended to be 3 mph (5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot...
Page 152: Modes Of Operation
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded.
Page 153: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating SEATS mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and vehicle.
Page 154: Power Seats - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release when the desired position has been reached. the switch when the desired position is reached. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down.
Page 156: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 157: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired Some models may be equipped with a manual front position.
Page 158: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, position and release the lever.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 WARNING! (Continued) properly adjusted, and you could be severely in- jured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 160: Heated Seats - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On some models, the front and rear seats may be serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and ture of the seat.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • Press the heated seat button a third time to turn Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start the heating elements OFF. On models that are equipped with remote start, the If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will auto- heated seats can be programmed to come on during a matically switch to LO-level after approximately 60 min- remote start.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- ture of the seat.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber NOTE: indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within use.
Page 164: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI. WARNING! (Continued) • Press the ventilated seat button a second time to This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting choose LO. in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- •...
Page 165: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Head Restraints Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- impact.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjust- forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to ment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the push downward on the head restraint.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are ward on the head restraint to lower it. struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
Page 169: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and WARNING! positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a 1.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. • Do not fold the 40% rear seat down with the right outboard seat belt buckled. 2.
Page 171: Reclining Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 To Raise Rear Seat Reclining Rear Seat Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its at the desired position.
Page 172: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE Key WARNING! Fobs, one RKE Key Fob can be linked to memory position 1 and the other Key Fob can be linked to memory Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the position 2.
Page 173: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt and telescopic steering column [if equipped], and radio station pre- sets). 3. Push and release the S (Set) button on the memory switch.
Page 174: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry 3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release Key Fob To Memory the SET (S) button on the memory switch. Your RKE Key Fobs can be programmed to recall one of 4.
Page 175: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Driver One Memory Position Recall cancelled, the driver’s seat and steering column (if equipped) stop moving. A delay of one second will occur • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the before another recall can be selected.
Page 176: To Open And Close The Hood
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm) To open the hood, two latches must be released. forward of the rear stop.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left WARNING! and lift the hood. Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Page 178: Lights
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped).
Page 179: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
Page 180: Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On Automatically With Wipers NOTE: When your headlights come on during the day- time, the instrument panel lights will automatically dim If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it to the lower nighttime intensity. also has this customer-programmable feature.
Page 181: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 • Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to The Daytime Running Lights (low intensity) come on remain on longer (closer to the vehicle).
Page 182: Automatic Headlight Leveling - Hid Headlights
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, Only this feature can be programmed through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding This feature prevents the headlights from interfering Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 183: Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Fog Lights — If Equipped The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will switch to the parking light or headlight position and illuminate when the fog lights are on.
Page 184: Lights-On Reminder
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Party” mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer).
Page 185: Battery Saver
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Battery Saver Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. head console.
Page 186: Courtesy Lights
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either Courtesy Lights side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top time visibility.
Page 187: Ambient Light - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Ambient Light — If Equipped Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column.
Page 188: Turn Signals
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 189: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering col- umn. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features”...
Page 190: Windshield Wiper Operation
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low the windshield wiper blades from returning to the wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper “park”...
Page 191: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Page 192: Mist
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the cycles, then turn off.
Page 193: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- This feature senses moisture on the windshield and shield.
Page 194: Headlight Washers - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the To use the headlight washers, push the multifunction ignition is ON, and the automatic transmission is in lever inward (toward the steering column) and release it. the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will The headlight washers will spray a timed high-pressure not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.
Page 196: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column.
Page 197: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 198: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated WARNING! (Continued) steering wheel to operate. cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start used for long periods. • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that On models that are equipped with remote start, the insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on...
Page 199: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 200: To Set A Desired Speed
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- continue to increase until the button is released, then standing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 202: To Accelerate For Passing
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains continue to decrease until the button is released, then speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on the new set speed will be established.
Page 203: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED apply limited braking or acceleration (not to exceed the original set speed) automatically to maintain a Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving preset following distance, while matching the speed of convenience provided by cruise control while traveling...
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control WARNING! (Continued) buttons. The two control modes function differently. • The ACC system: Always confirm which mode is selected. • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a WARNING! traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
Page 205: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 WARNING! (Continued) brakes must be applied manually. An audible chime will sound when the brakes are released. You should switch off the ACC system: • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
Page 206: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you apply the brakes. NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive • When the parking brake is set. Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System. •...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Adaptive Cruise Control Off To turn the system OFF, push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the DID will display “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”...
Page 208: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: ACC cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle WARNING! in front of your vehicle in close proximity. Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do on when not in use is dangerous.
Page 209: To Turn Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • The gear selector is removed from the Drive position. • The ignition is turned OFF. • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. tem (ESC/TCS) activates. To Resume •...
Page 210: To Vary The Speed Setting
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen WARNING! speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): The Resume function should only be used if traffic U.S. Speed (mph) and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed •...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the button is released.
Page 212: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the Setting The Following Distance In ACC engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle The specified following distance for ACC can be set by sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), will automatically slow the vehicle.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest) Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long)
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium) Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short)
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of To increase the distance setting, push the Distance Setting — Increase button and release. Each time the button is the sensor. pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
Page 216: Overtake Aid
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts NOTE: The “Brake!” Screen in the DID is a warning for that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to the driver to take action and does not necessarily mean maintain the set distance.
Page 217: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 If the target vehicle does not start moving within two WARNING! (Continued) seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the ACC these warnings can result in a collision and death or with Stop system will cancel and the brakes will release. serious personal injury.
Page 218: Display Warnings And Maintenance
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ACC Unavailable Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • The DID will return to the last display selected after When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise five seconds of no ACC display activity Control Ready.”...
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- message can sometimes be displayed while driving in tant to note the following maintenance items: highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or •...
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the condition that deactivated the system is no “Clean Front Windshield” Warning longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by Windshield”...
Page 221: Precautions While Driving With Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Under rare conditions, when the camera is not tracking Service ACC/FCW Warning any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may If the system turns off, and the DID displays “ACC/FCW temporarily occur. Unavailable Service Required”...
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing A Trailer Towing a trailer is not advised when using ACC. Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from a side lane.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume Using ACC On Hills your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in system functionality.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
Page 226: General Information
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control mode is available Standards RSS- GEN/210/220/310.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 SET (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and the WARNING! vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Once a speed has been set a message (CRUISE CONTROL SET TO In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will MPH/KM) will appear indicating what speed was set.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the standing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • The brake pedal is applied. continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the • The CANCEL button is pushed. button is released. The decrease in set speed is re- •...
Page 230: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control collision. The warnings and limited braking are intended ON/OFF button is pushed. to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision. •...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 If a Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event begins at a speed below 26 mph (42 km/h), the system may provide the maximum or partial braking to mitigate the potential forward collision. If the Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event stops the vehicle com- pletely, the system will hold the vehicle at a standstill for two seconds and then release the brakes.
Page 232: Turning Fcw On Or Off
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 1 mph Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to (2 km/h). avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than every type of potential collision.
Page 233: Changing Fcw And Active Braking Status
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 To turn the FCW system back ON, press the forward system to warn the driver of a possible collision with the collision button again to turn the system ON. vehicle in front using audible/visual warnings and it applies autonomous braking.
Page 234: Fcw Limited Warning
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the Active Braking status to “Off” prevents the FCW Limited Warning system from providing autonomous braking, or addi- If the DID displays “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality” tional brake support if the driver is not braking ad- or “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind- equately in the event of a potential frontal collision.
Page 235: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 • Automatic brakes will not be available if there is a PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED faulted condition detected with the ParkSense Park Assist system or the Braking System Module. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual •...
Page 236: Parksense Sensors
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The automatic braking function is intended to assist the ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in driver in avoiding possible collisions with detected ob- REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this gear selector stacles when backing up in REVERSE gear.
Page 237: Parksense Warning Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - Programmable Features section of the Uconnect System. Refer to Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Slow Tone Slow Tone...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Fast Tone...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than Distance than (150-100 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 (in/cm) 79 in (200 Audible None Single 1/2 Slow...
Page 243: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 NOTE: ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if Enabling And Disabling ParkSense on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense switch. Adjustable Chime Volume Settings Rear chime volume settings can be selected from the When the ParkSense switch is pushed to dis-...
Page 244: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an authorized dealer. During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED”...
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 • When you turn ParkSense OFF, the instrument cluster • Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense system will display “PARKSENSE OFF” Furthermore, once OFF if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, you turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn it etc.
Page 246: Parksense Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. You are responsible for safety and must continue to Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not pay attention to your surroundings.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 • The automatic braking function may only be applied if up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. If your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Transmis- the vehicle deceleration is not enough to avoid collid- sion, the vehicle brakes may be automatically applied ing with a detected obstacle.
Page 248: Parksense Sensors
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: active until the vehicle speed is increased to approxi- mately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. A display warning • The driver is always responsible for controlling the will appear in the Driver Information Display (DID) vehicle.
Page 249: Parksense Warning Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 47 in ParkSense Display (120 cm) from the front fascia/bumper in the horizontal When the vehicle is in REVERSE and an obstacle has direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- been detected, the warning display will turn ON indicat- tion of the obstacle.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Slow Tone Slow Tone For Rear Only...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone For Rear Only Fast Tone...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the DID display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS FOR REAR Rear Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than Distance than (150-100 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 (in/cm) 79 in (200 Audible None Single 1/2...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 WARNING ALERTS FOR FRONT Front Distance Greater than 47 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) in (120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Audible Alert None None None...
Page 256: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Chime Volume Settings Instrument Panel” for further information. When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the system is Front and Rear chime volume settings can be selected disabled, the DID will display the “PARKSENSE OFF” from the Uconnect System.
Page 257: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 When the gear selector is moved to Reverse and the If PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS system has detected a faulted condition, the Driver or PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN- Information Display (DID) will display a PARKSENSE SORS appears in the Driver Information Display (DID) UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS , PARKSENSE make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear...
Page 258: Parksense System Usage Precautions
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the ParkSense System Usage Precautions radio when it is sounding a tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not • Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow, to scratch or damage them.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 • ParkSense should be disabled when the liftgate is in WARNING! the open position. An opened liftgate could provide a • Drivers must be careful when backing up even false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle. when using ParkSense.
Page 260: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera WARNING! (Continued) delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- the navigation or audio screen appears again. bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the hitch/receiver. Different colored zones indicate the dis- image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its tance to the rear of the vehicle. The following table projected backup path based on the steering wheel shows the approximate distances for each zone: position.
Page 262: Overhead Console
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE CAUTION! The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is Opener (HomeLink), power liftgate and power sunroof unable to view every obstacle or object in your switches may also be included, if equipped.
Page 263: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of pushed.
Page 264: Courtesy Lights
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top At the front of the console a compartment is provided for corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
Page 265: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 266: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-held transmitter button.
Page 268: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices (Rolling Code) there may be a light that blinks when the garage door To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 • To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light erase the channels.
Page 270: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to For programming transmitters in Canada/United States program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 271: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 NOTE: 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- release the button. ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the HomeLink button is pushed.
Page 272: Troubleshooting Tips
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 If you have any problems, or require assistance, please seconds until the red indicator flashes. call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Page 273: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) The power sunroof switch is located between the sun after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without visors on the overhead console. these safety features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
Page 274: Opening Sunroof - Express
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 275: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Closing Sunroof — Express Pinch Protect Feature Push the switch forward and release it within one-half This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of second and the sunroof will close automatically from any the sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 276: Sunshade Operation
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
Page 277: Relearn Procedure
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Relearn Procedure teaching process. The sunroof will complete one full cycle and return to the Fully Closed position. For vehicles equipped with a single-pane sunroof, there is a relearn procedure that allows you to calibrate the NOTE: If the Close switch is released anytime during the sunroof when the “Auto Up”...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power shade switch is located to the right between WARNING! the sun visors on the overhead console. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
Page 279: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a WARNING! (Continued) partially opened condition until the sunroof switch is • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. pushed again. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any Closing Sunroof —...
Page 280: Opening Power Shade - Express
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Power Shade — Express Closing Power Shade — Express Push the shade switch rearward and release it within Push the switch forward and release it within one-half one-half second and the shade will open automatically second and the shade will close automatically from any from any position.
Page 281: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Venting Sunroof — Express NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and Push and release the Vent button within one-half sec- the sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode. ond and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 282: Ignition Off Operation
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation the ignition is in the ON or ACC position, while the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to NOTE: the battery and powered at all times. • The power sunroof switch can remain active in Acces- NOTE: sory Delay for up to approximately ten minutes after •...
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 The front power outlet is located inside the storage area In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward outlet located in the storage area of the center console. on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse Rear Power Outlet NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched from switched “ignition” only to constant “battery” powered all the time.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 286: Power Inverter - If Equipped
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw back of the center console to convert DC current to AC power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in current.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
Page 288: Cupholders
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 289: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove compartment door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 290: Door Storage
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Console Features Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment...
Page 292: Cargo Area Features
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player WARNING! located in the center console. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 Push in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, push the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Push And Release Three-Push Switch...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Storage Bins There are up to four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- able.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap...
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 297: Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear left door center pillar.
Page 299: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to Rear Window Wiper/Washer the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- Rotating the center portion upward once more tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
Page 300: Rear Window Defroster
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned CAUTION! OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: Rear Window Defroster •...
Page 301: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED MOPAR crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the de- sired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the frame.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied before driving your not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the 150 lb (68 kg).
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Life Reset ....346 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..305 ▫...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen....362 ▫ Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio ......413 ▫...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 ▫ CD Player ......428 ▫ Get Started ......446 ▫...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN) .....461 ▫ Do Not Disturb ..... .463 ▫...
Page 307: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin (SD Card, AUX, USB Me- 13 —...
Page 308: Instrument Cluster
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem- 1. Tachometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute perature when driving in hot weather or up moun- tain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the (RPM x 1000).
Page 310: Warning And Indicator Lights
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WARNING! IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- others could be badly burned by steam or boiling sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
Page 311: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is palaced in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reser- voir.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! (Continued) ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have system.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is with the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position. applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Vehicle Security Warning Light —...
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Oil Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Temperature Warning Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
Page 318: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System). Re- fer to “Power Steering”...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Liftgate Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Liftgate Open Warning Light This indicator will turn on when the liftgate is open. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime. Speed Limit Warning Light —...
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Transmission Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, place the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle speed or apply light foot pressure to increase the engine speed RPM until the Transmission Temperature light turns off.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with If you continue operating the vehicle when the Trans- hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. mission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you (Continued) Hood Open Warning Light Red Telltale...
Page 323: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal control system. It also could affect fuel economy and operating conditions.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or more Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- The TPMS has been optimized for the original tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure equipment tires and wheels.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the igni- tion is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Low Fuel Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 1.5 gal (5.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light —...
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Service Forward Collision Warning Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service Forward Collision Warning Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate a fault in the Forward Collision Warning System. Con- tact your local authorized dealer for service.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low. Adaptive Cruise Control Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service 4WD Indicator Light If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not func- tioning properly and that service is required.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light 4WD Low Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Air Suspension Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Air Suspension Light This light will illuminate when the air suspension system is actively adjusting the ride height.
Page 336: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode. Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Light This will display the distance setting for the ACC system when the system is engaged. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 340: Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sport Mode Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Sport Mode Indicator Light This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active. Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on.
Page 341: White Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control ON Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control ON Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON, but not set. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On Light —...
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when HDC is armed.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Selec Speed Control Indicator Light This light will turn on when “Selec Speed Control” is activated. To activate “Selec Speed Control”, assure the vehicle is Four Wheel Drive Low (4WD) and push the button on the Instrument Panel.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Speed Warning Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Speed Warning Light Each time the set speed is exceeded, an audible chime will sound for up to 10 seconds or until the speed is no longer exceeded, the telltale will change from white to yellow (on color displays), the telltale will flash in sync with the chime, and a pop up message of Speed Warning Exceeded occurs in the DID screen.
Page 345: Driver Information Display (Did)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) The DID Menu items consists of the following: • Speedometer Main Gauge The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver- interactive display that is located in the instrument • Vehicle Info cluster.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through main menu submenus.
Page 347: Did Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • OK Button • Reconfigurable Telltales/Information • Gear Selector Status (PRNDL) The OK button may be used for the following: Selection • Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to Reset (hold) Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average Fuel Economy, Current Clearing (push) Fuel Economy) •...
Page 348: Engine Oil Life Reset
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Five Second Unstored Messages seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of condition that activated it remains active) and can be message takes control of the main display area for five reviewed from the “Messages”...
Page 349: Did Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not turn off the message temporarily, push and release the reset.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passenger Seat Belt Unbuckled • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to XX” • Traction Control Off • Service Tire Pressure System • Washer Fluid Low • Speed Warning Set to XXX MPH •...
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Door Open • Ignition or Accessory On • Doors Open • Vehicle Not In Park • Liftgate Open • Remote Start Active Push Start Button • Hood Open •...
Page 352: Did Selectable Menu Items
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Off Road 1 Ride Height Achieved DID Selectable Menu Items • Off Road 2 Ride Height Achieved Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow but- tons until the desired Selectable Menu icon/title is •...
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Selec-Terrain — If Equipped Push and release the UP or DOWN Push and release the UP row button until the Vehicle Info icon/title is arrow button until the DOWN highlighted in the DID. Push and release the Terrain display icon/title is high- LEFT or RIGHT...
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Trip Push and release the UP or DOWN Push and release the UP or DOWN row button until the Fuel Economy Menu row button until the Trip icon/title is high- icon/title is highlighted. Push and hold the lighted in the DID, then press and release the OK button to reset feature.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Stop/Start — If Equipped number of stored warning messages. Pushing the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Push and release the UP or DOWN row button until the Stop/Start icon/title is Screen Setup highlighted in the DID.
Page 356: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Speed Warning — If Equipped Upper Left • None Push and release the UP or DOWN • Compass (default setting) row button until the Speed Warning Menu • Outside Temp icon/title is highlighted in the DID. Push and release the OK button to enter speed •...
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Outside Temp (default setting) Favorite Menus — Equipped • Time • Speedometer • Range • Vehicle Info • Fuel Economy Average • Terrain (show/hide) • Fuel Economy Current • Driver Assist (show/hide) • Trip A •...
Page 358: Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - If Equipped
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The menu with (show/hide) means user can press OK depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to button to choose show or hide this menu on the DID lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the display.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 “Battery Charge Warning Light” in “Understanding loads are larger than the capability of charging system. Your Instrument Panel” for further information. The charging system is still functioning properly. • Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g. The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and vehicle functions which can be effected HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,...
Page 360: Cybersecurity
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on After a trip: when the vehicle was parked. • Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed • The battery was used for an extended period with the (additional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers, systems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load...
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security WARNING! features to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlawful • It is not possible to know or to predict all of the access to vehicle systems and wireless communications. Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are time and FCA US LLC, working with its suppliers,...
Page 362: Uconnect Settings
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: information and private communications without your consent. For further information, refer to “Privacy Prac- • FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding tices – If Equipped with Uconnect 8.4 radio” in “All software updates.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Uconnect 5.0 Buttons On Touchscreen And Buttons On Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Buttons On Faceplate And Buttons Faceplate On Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate 2 —...
Page 364: Buttons On The Faceplate
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Uconnect display.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Display Mode When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired When in this display you may select the “Auto” or mode, press and release the preferred setting and make “Manual”...
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Language NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and When in this display, you may select one of multiple the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or languages (English/Français/Español) for all display no- parade positions.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Temperature Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen you Select from: “°C,” or “°F.” may select each unit of measure independently displayed Voice in the Driver Information Display (DID), and navigation system (if equipped). The following selectable units of After pressing the “Voice”...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkSense Clock & Date After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch- The ParkSense system will scan for objects behind the screen the following settings will be available: vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE- VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph •...
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 REVERSE. To make your selection, press the “Tilt Mirrors vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay In Reverse” button on the touchscreen and make your turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines selection.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped greater steering feel, requiring greater steering effort. Press the “Comfort” button on the touchscreen to provide When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) a balance of steering feel and steering effort. system is active.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 • Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity — If • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Active Braking — Equipped If Equipped The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature provides an The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). audible and/or visual warning to potential forward When this feature is selected, the ABA applies additional collisions.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Rear ParkSense Chime Volume start point. To make your selection, touch the “Lane Departure Warning” soft-key, until a check-mark appears The Rear ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be se- next to setting, indicating that the setting had been lected from the DID or Uconnect System —...
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 NOTE: When this feature is selected, the ParkSense Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated. To change the system will detect objects located behind the vehicle and Blind Spot Alert status, press the “Off,” “Lights” or utilize autonomous braking to help stop the vehicle (only “Lights &...
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto High Beams — If Equipped setting, press the “Headlight Off Delay” button on the touchscreen, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights seconds.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Fob or the Passive Entry Feature. To make your selection, opened. To make your selection, press the “Auto Unlock press the “Flash Lights w/Lock” button on the touch- On Exit” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” screen and select from “On”...
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Horn w/Remote Start — If Equipped • Passive Entry When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s the remote start is activated. To make your selection, door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless press the “Horn w/Remote Start”...
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location if “Memory Linked to Fob” is set to (ON) when Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob is used to When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and unlock the door.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Off Delay • Auto Entry/Exit — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to When this feature is selected, it automatically lowers the have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds vehicle ride height position when shifted into park.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is being driven, illustrated in the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically com- pensate for the differences when calibrated, and provide the most accurate compass headings.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Compass Calibration • Equalizer Press “Compass Calibration” on the touchscreen to enter When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and calibration. To start calibration of the compass, press the Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–” “YES”...
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • Surround Sound — If Equipped • Paired Devices This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. This feature shows which phones are paired to the To make your selection, press the “Surround Sound” Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, refer button on the touchscreen, select “On”...
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Suspension Display Messages • Wheel Alignment Mode When All is selected, all the Air Suspension Alerts will be This feature prevents auto leveling of the air suspension displayed. When Warnings Only is selected only the Air while performing a wheel alignment service.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Subscription Information Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free touchscreen the following settings will be available: limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio.
Page 384: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 8.4 Settings
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • System Information Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button When System Information is selected, a System Informa- on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- tion screen will appear displaying the system software able: version.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 NOTE: Display • Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available. • Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings •...
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and When in this display, you may select the brightness with the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or the headlights on.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 • Touchscreen Beep • Navigation Turn-By-Turn Displayed In Cluster — If Equipped When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the sound heard when button on the touchscreen is pressed. To make your selection, press the “Navigation Turn-By- Press the “Touchscreen Beep”...
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Fuel Consumption touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Select from: “MPG” (US), “MPG” (UK), “L/100 km” or • Show Command List “km/L.” • Pressure When in this display, you may choose to Always, With Help, or Never display the Teleprompter with possible Select from: “psi,”...
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • Sync Time With GPS unchecked. To make your selection, press the “+” or “–” buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the minutes up or This feature will allow the radio to sync time with a GPS down.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety & Driving Assistance For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button Vehicle”. on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- •...
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Paddle Shifters — If Equipped • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the paddle shifters can be The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) sets the distance at enabled or disabled. Select the “Enable” or “Disable” which the steering wheel will provide feedback for button on the touchscreen.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting, CAUTION! indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 • Front ParkSense Chime Volume appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. ParkSense will retain its last known con- The Front ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be figuration state through ignition cycles. selected from the Driver Information Display (DID) or •...
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn When this feature is selected, the exterior side view signal is on.
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 display along with a caution note to “check entire sur- “Controls” button on the touchscreen, the “settings” roundings” across the top of the screen. After five sec- button on the touchscreen, then the “Safety & Driving onds, this note will disappear.
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Off Delay the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the When this feature is selected, it allows adjustment of the setting had been selected. amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine •...
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- whenever the vehicle is set in motion.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Door Locks Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob, or when using the passive entry feature. This feature may be selected with or When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph your selection, press the “Flash Lights with Lock”...
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks “All Doors,” all doors will unlock no matter When Driver Door is selected with 1st Press Of Key Fob which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles to ON) when the RKE Key Fob is used to unlock the door. door(s) without having to press the RKE Key Fob lock or Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”...
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Easy Exit Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped Seat” button on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat will selected.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Equalizer Delay status press the “+” or “-” button on the touch- screen to select your desired time interval. This feature allows you to adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble • Auto Entry/Exit Suspension — If Equipped settings.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 • AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped • Paired Audio Sources This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level This feature shows which audio devices are paired to the for portable devices connected through the AUX input. Phone/Bluetooth system.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Suspension Display Messages feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been When All is selected, all the Air Suspension Alerts will be deactivated. displayed. When Warnings Only is selected only the Air •...
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 during that current song. Tune Start works in the back- services, it will be necessary to access the information on ground, so you will not even realize it’s on, except that the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe. you will miss the experience of joining your favorite song Press the “Subscription Info”...
Page 406: Uconnect Radios - If Equipped
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To restore the settings to their default setting, press the System Information “Restore Settings” button on the touchscreen and pop-up After pressing the “System Information” button on the will appear asking Are you sure you want to reset your touchscreen the following settings will be available: settings to default?”...
Page 407: Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. Your Rear Seat Entertainment System is designed to give your family years of enjoyment.
Page 408: Getting Started
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Place the ignition in the ON or ACC position. Getting Started • Screen(s) located in the rear of front seats: Open the • Your vehicle may be equipped with a Blu-ray Disc LCD screen cover by lifting up on cover. Player.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 • With the Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 (Rear 1) on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1 (driver’s side) and Channel 2 (Rear 2) on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 2 (passenger side).
Page 410: Dual Video Screen
408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual Video Screen NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Rear Seat Entertainment System. • The Remote Control • The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped) Blu-ray Disc Player Play A Blu-ray Disc The Blu-ray Disc player is located in the center console.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 2. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 1 for driver’s side rear passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head- phone switch is on Rear 1. 3. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 2 for passenger side rear passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head- phone switch is on Rear 2.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touchscreen Radio 1. RSE Channel 1 Mode Indicates the current source for Screen 1/Channel 1. This button will be highlighted when it is the active Screen/ Channel being controlled by the front user. If this button is not highlighted, select button to access controls for Screen 1/Channel 1 source.
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 • Press the Media button on the touchscreen, and then 5. RSE Channel 2 Mode press the Rear Media button on the touchscreen. Indicates the current source for Screen 2/Channel 2. This • Press the OK button on the touchscreen to begin button will be highlighted when it is the active Screen/ Channel being controlled by the front user.
Page 414: Play Video Games
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play Video Games directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen, or play music directly from an MP3 Connect the video game console to the Audio/Video player. RCA/HDMI input jacks located on the side of each seat. When connecting an external source to the AUX/HDMI input, ensure to follow the standard color coding for the audio/video jacks:...
Page 415: Play A Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The Touchscreen 2. While looking at Rear 1 or 2, highlight DISC by either Radio pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, then push ENTER/OK. 1. Insert the DVD/Blu-ray Disc with the label facing as indicated on the DVD/Blu-ray Disc player.
Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 3. Press the 1 or 2 buttons on the touchscreen, and the select source button on the touchscreen. Press the 1. Press the Media button on the Uconnect radio touch- DISC button on the touchscreen in the MEDIA col- screen.
Page 417: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 • When selecting a video source on Rear 1, the video NOTE: Pressing the screen on the radio while a DVD or Blu-ray Disc is playing, brings up the basic remote source will display on Rear 1 and can be heard on Rear control functions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play, Pause, FF, RW, and Stop.
Page 418: Blu-Ray Disc Player Remote Control - If Equipped
416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray Disc Player Remote Control — If audio while the screen is closed, push the Power Equipped button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel Selector Indicators — When a button is pushed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily.
Page 419: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 — Push and hold to fast forward through the 15. BACK — Push to exit out of menus or return to current audio track or video chapter. source selection screen. (Play/Pause) — Begin/resume or pause disc —...
Page 420: Headphones Operation
418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on, the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel.
Page 421: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Controls NOTE: • When both the headphone and the remote control The headphone power indicator and controls are located channel selector switches are on Channel 1, the on the right ear cup. Remote is controlling Channel 1 and the headphones NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before are tuned to the audio on Channel 1.
Page 422: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. To cancel out of the Mode Selection menu, push the particular Unwired Technology LLC ( Unwired ) wire- BACK button on the remote control. less headphone ( Product ). The warranty is not transfer- able.
Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, have questions comments INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, PU- regarding your Unwired wireless headphones, NITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR please phone 1-888-293-3332 email NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions customersupport@unwiredtechnology.com.
Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings pushing the remote control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings menu. These settings control the appear- ance of the video on the screen. The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- stances.
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed illuminated) and the headphone selector switch is on the desired channel. If the headphones are turned on, push To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the the remote control’s power button to turn audio on.
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD Region Codes Recorded Discs The Blu-ray Disc player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs The Blu-ray Disc player and many DVD discs are coded recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a by geographic region. These region codes must match in CD-ROM containing MP3 or WMA files.
Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The Blu-ray Disc player is capable of playing MP3 Other formats (such as UDF, HFS, or others) are not (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media supported.
Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Radio displays. A dirty, damaged, or incompatible disc Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The Blu-ray format are all potential causes for a Disc Error message. player will automatically skip the file and begin play- If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or ing the next available file.
Page 429: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 Product Agreement STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- The remote sound system controls are located on the rear tual property rights.
Page 430: Radio Operation
428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The button located in the center of the left-hand control push-button in the center and controls the volume and will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- mode of the sound system.
Page 431: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES wiping from center to edge. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 3.
Page 432 430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Nevertheless, the wireless radio will be used in such a 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. manner that the radio is 20 cm or further from the human 2. This device must accept any interference received, body.
Page 433: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 by turning the equipment off and on, the user is General Overview encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or Buttons On The Faceplate more of the following measures: The buttons on the faceplate are located below the •...
Page 434 432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Touchscreen The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect system screen. Uconnect 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Buttons On The Touchscreen Button Descriptions (Applies To Both The Buttons On The Faceplate And The Buttons On The Touchscreen) Uconnect 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls —...
Page 435 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to 5. Front Defrost Button switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator Press and release to change the current airflow setting to will turn off. Defrost mode.
Page 436 434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button CAUTION! on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will the heating elements: automatically exit Sync.
Page 437 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 the passenger temperature setting with the driver tem- Button On The Touchscreen perature setting. Changing the passenger temperature Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature. and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Page 438 436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level Mode 12. Climate Control OFF Button Air comes from the instrument panel outlets Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is ON/OFF. directed through the defrost and side window demis- 13.
Page 439: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically system. When the air conditioning system is turned on, adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into time.
Page 440 438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Recirculation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of When outside air contains smoke, odors, or dirt or insects.
Page 441: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may 2. Adjust the temperature you would like the system to lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tem- feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen perature buttons on the faceplate or buttons on the greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging touchscreen.
Page 442: Operating Tips
440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric The operator can also select the direction of the airflow units selecting Uconnect customer- by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C programmable feature. Refer to the “Uconnect Set- operation and Recirculation control can also be manually tings”...
Page 443 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 Summer Operation conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure The engine cooling system must be protected with a adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- of compressor damage when the system is started again.
Page 444 442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, periods, as fogging may occur.
Page 445 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 446: Personalized Menu Bar
444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PERSONALIZED MENU BAR 1. Press the “Apps ” button to open the App screen. The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App to replace are easily changed for your convenience.
Page 447: Uconnect Voice Recognition Quick Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these help- ful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 8.4A/ 8.4AN system.
Page 448: Get Started
446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you see the icon on your touchscreen, you have 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger con- the Uconnect 8.4AN system. If not, you have a versations are examples of noise that may impact Uconnect 8.4A system.
Page 449 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 447 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category. Uconnect Voice Command Buttons 1 — Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call, Send Or Re- ceive A Text 2 —...
Page 450: Basic Voice Commands
448 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say: • Cancel to stop a current voice session •...
Page 451: Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 449 Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscrip- tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say: •...
Page 452: Media
450 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media TIP: Press the “browse” button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device. Your Voice Uconnect offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth and Command must match exactly how the artist, album, auxiliary ports (If Equipped).
Page 453: Phone
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 451 Phone TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a with Uconnect.
Page 454: Voice Text Reply
452 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Text Reply PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push Yes. Stuck in traffic. See you later. the Phone button and say Listen. (Must have com- Start without I’ll be late. patible mobile phone paired to Uconnect system.) 1.
Page 455 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 453 TIP: Your mobile phone must have the full implementa- tion of the Message Access Profile (MAP) to take advan- tage of this feature. For details about MAP, visit UconnectPhone.com. Apple iPhone iOS 6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only.
Page 456: Climate (8.4A/8.4An)
454 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Voice Text Reply is not compatible with iPhone, but if your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send a text message. Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands- free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead.
Page 457: Navigation (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 455 Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go. (Navigation is optional on the Uconnect 8.4A system. See your dealer to activate navigation at any time.) 1.
Page 458: Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4An)
456 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN) NOTE: Uconnect Access is available only on equipped vehicles purchased within the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Services can only be used where WARNING! coverage is available; see coverage map for details. ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the 9-1-1 Call road.
Page 459: Vehicle Health Alert
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 457 Vehicle Health Alert Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses a problem under the hood with one of your vehicles key systems. For further information go to the Mopar Owner Connect website moparownerconnect.com. Register (8.4A/8.4AN) To unlock the full potential of Uconnect Access in your vehicle, you first need to register with Uconnect Access.
Page 460: Mobile App (8.4A/8.4An)
458 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press the “Uconnect Care” button on the touchscreen. 3. A helpful Uconnect Care Agent will register your vehicle and handle all of the details. Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “Apps ”...
Page 461: Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 459 3. Press the app you’d like to connect to your vehicle. Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) 4. Enter your login information for the selected app and 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After press Link.
Page 462 460 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You must be registered with Uconnect Access and have a compatible MAP – enabled smartphone to use your voice to send a personalized text message. For details about MAP, visit UconnectPhone.com. Apple iPhone iOS6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only.
Page 463: Yelp (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 461 TIP: 1. Press the “Apps ” button on the touchscreen. • Voice Texting is not compatible with iPhone, but if 2. Press the “Yelp” button on the touchscreen. your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can 3.
Page 464: Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4A/8.4An)
462 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN) results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, Distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8.4AN...
Page 465: Do Not Disturb
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 463 TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com- If your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can mand. use your voice to send text messages, schedule meetings, set reminders, and more. For further information go to Siri Eyes Free —...
Page 466: General Information
464 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic reply messages can be: General Information • “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.” This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following •...
Page 467: Additional Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 465 • The term IC before the certification/registration num- ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci- fications were met. Additional Information © 2015 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not STARTING PROCEDURES ....473 Autostop ......479 ▫...
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ....485 QUADRA-LIFT — IF EQUIPPED ...507 ▫ Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission ..486 ▫...
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 ▫ Traction Downhill .....522 ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ....531 ▫...
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..555 ▫ Replacement Tires .....573 ▫...
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....586 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ......601 ▫...
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I ▫ Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II/ (Single-Speed Transfer Case, No 4WD LOW Quadra–Drive II (Two-Speed Transfer Case, with Range) Four-Wheel Drive Models ..613 4WD LOW Range) Four-Wheel Drive Models .
Page 475: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if selector. present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat •...
Page 476: Automatic Transmission
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes This feature allows the driver to oper- before shifting into any driving gear. ate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob is...
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
Page 478: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -22°F Or −30°C)
476 STARTING AND OPERATING • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or return the ignition to the OFF position (DID will display “OFF”). NEUTRAL Position) The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
Page 480: After Starting
478 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur: The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will • The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A decrease as the engine warms up. STOP/START READY message will be displayed in STOP/START SYSTEM —...
Page 481: Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 • Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an accept- Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop able cabin temperature has not been achieved. Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many • HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower safety and comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled.
Page 482: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
480 STARTING AND OPERATING Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop Include: Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start Auto- matically While In Autostop Mode: • Accelerator pedal input. • The transmission selector is moved out of DRIVE. • Engine temp too high. •...
Page 483: To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the STOP/ START system), the engine will not be stopped. 4.
Page 484: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
482 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message ap- WARNING! pears in the DID, have the system checked by your authorized dealer. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, or the transmission gear selector. •...
Page 486: Ignition Park Interlock
484 STARTING AND OPERATING engine can be turned off. This helps the driver avoid CAUTION! inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing the transmission in PARK. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: This system also locks the transmission in PARK when- •...
Page 487: Fuel Economy (Eco) Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehi- cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions. Push the “ECO” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel to activate or disable ECO mode. An amber light on the switch indicates when ECO mode is disabled.
Page 488: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
486 STARTING AND OPERATING • The overall driving performance will be more conser- Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission vative. The transmission gear range (PRNDM) is displayed both • Vehicles with Quadra-Lift air suspension will operate on the gear selector bezel and in the Driver Information Display (DID).
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. The transmission gear selector provides PARK, RE- VERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE and MANUAL (AutoStick) shift positions.
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, PARK (P) REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed for- This range supplements the parking brake by locking the ward), it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-) position transmission.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) the engine is idling normally and your foot is • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the firmly pressing the brake pedal. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- those in or near the vehicle.
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Before moving the gear selector out of PARK, you be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be must start the engine, and also press the brake seriously or fatally injured.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK WARNING! position (when pushed forward), it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-) position (beside the DRIVE position). In Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the AutoStick mode, the transmission gear (1, 2, 3, etc.) is ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE (D) During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F [-30°C] or below), transmission operation may be modified depend- This range should be used for most city and highway ing on engine and transmission temperature as well as driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- vehicle speed.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Transmission Limp Home Mode NOTE: In cases where the instrument cluster message indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en- Transmission function is monitored electronically for gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could location (preferably, at your authorized dealer).
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- Operation mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your To activate AutoStick mode, move the gear selector into earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has the MANUAL (M) position (beside the DRIVE position), diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could or tap one of the shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver over-speed, that shift will not occur. (using the gear selector, or the shift paddles), unless an •...
Page 498: Sport Mode - If Equipped
496 STARTING AND OPERATING again indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in greatest amount of steering feel. This mode may be or out of AutoStick at any time without taking your foot activated and deactivated by pushing the Sport button on off the accelerator pedal.
Page 499: Quadra-Trac Ii Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4WD — If Equipped LOW position on dry, hard-surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to driveline components. The Quadra-Trac II transfer case is fully automatic in the normal driving 4WD AUTO mode.
Page 500: Shift Positions
498 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD AUTO WARNING! This range is used on surfaces such as ice, snow, gravel, You or others could be injured or killed if you leave sand, and dry hard pavement. the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain –...
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 4WD LOW WARNING! This range is for low speed four-wheel drive. It provides You or others could be injured or killed if you leave an additional gear reduction which allows for increased the vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit torque to be delivered to both the front and rear wheels in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully while providing maximum pulling power for loose,...
Page 502: Shifting Procedures
500 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedures 4WD HI To 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into “N”, and push the “4WD LOW”...
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a NOTE: transfer case motor temperature protection condition • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer exists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below 3 mph (5 km/h) Put case motor temperature protection condition exists, a Trans in “N”...
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the engine running. WARNING! 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. You or others could be injured or killed if you leave 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the 4.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Owners Manual” message will flash from the Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 506: Quadra-Drive Ii System - If Equipped
504 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold 7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- release the NEUTRAL (N) button. cated by the selector switch) for one second. 8.
Page 507: Selec-Terrain - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 As one wheel begins to spin faster than the other, torque will automatically transfer from the wheel that has less traction, to the wheel that has traction. While the transfer case and axle coupling differ in design, their operation is similar.
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING • Mud – Off road calibration for use on low traction launches, to minimize wheel slippage. If equipped with air suspension, the default ride height for Snow is surfaces such as mud. Driveline is maximized for NRH.
Page 509: Driver Information Display (Did) Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 NOTE: Activate the Hill Descent Control or Selec Speed Control for steep downhill control. See “Electronic Brake Control System” in this section for further information. Driver Information Display (DID) Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the DID display.
Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard required. To enter OR2, push the “Up” button twice position of the suspension and is meant for normal from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position driving.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h). The vehicle will NOTE: Automatic lowering of the vehicle into Entry/ enter Aero Mode, regardless of vehicle speed if the Exit Mode can be enabled through the Uconnect Touch- vehicle is in “SPORT”...
Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING The system requires that the engine be running for all To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift air changes. When lowering the vehicle all of the doors, suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- including the liftgate, must be closed.
Page 513: Air Suspension Modes
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Air Suspension Modes NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running. The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique situations: Wheel Alignment Mode Tire/Jack Mode Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled.
Page 514: Driver Information Display (Did) Messages
512 STARTING AND OPERATING Driver Information Display (DID) Messages threshold, etc). The “UP” button can be pushed multiple times, each push will raise the requested level by one When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will position up to a maximum position of OR2 or the highest appear in the DID display.
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 • Off-Road 2 (OR2) – Indicator lamps 4, 5, and 6 will be height change will be paused until the vehicle speed illuminated when the vehicle is in OR2. either goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) and the height change continues to Entry/Exit Mode, or exceeds •...
Page 516: On-Road Driving Tips
514 STARTING AND OPERATING ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a NOTE: Prior to off-road driving with non-Summit mod- narrower track to make them capable of performing in a els that are also equipped with an Off Road Package, wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Lower Front Fascia Removal: 1. Remove the seven quarter turn fasteners. 2. Starting on one side of the vehicle, disengage lower fascia from the upper fascia. Grasp the portion inside the wheel well. Pulling it downwards and toward you, separate the tabs from the slots in the upper fascia.
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING Radar Sensor Removal Procedure (If Equipped With Adaptive Cruise Control [ACC]): 1. With the lower fascia removed, which provides access to the sensor and bracket, disconnect the wiring harness from the sensor. 2. Using a suitable tool, disconnect the wire clip from the bracket.
Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517 5. Remove the plug from the protective connector and NOTE: Some alignment may be required upon fascia install on the sensor. installation to align sensor with fascia. 6. Insert the wiring harness connector into the protective 4.
Page 520: Quadra-Lift - If Equipped
518 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: mode by normal use of the air suspension switches. Refer to “Quadra-Lift – If Equipped” in “Starting And Operat- • It may be necessary to apply additional force to ing” for further information. individual tabs to make sure they are fully engaged. When To Use 4WD LOW Range —...
Page 521: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! driveshafts. Driving in 4WD-LOW on pavement will When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph cause driveline binding; use only on wet or slippery (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering, surfaces.
Page 522: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
520 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing Water transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- nated. Contaminated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance) If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to pre- run-off), avoid crossing until the water level recedes vent component damage.
Page 523: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 Hill Climbing WARNING! NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a never attempt to turn around.
Page 524: Traction Downhill
522 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Downhill always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have When descending mountains or hills, use Hill Descent or your vehicle ready when you need it. Selec-Speed Control to avoid repeated heavy braking.
Page 525: Electric Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or ELECTRIC POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake The electric power steering system will give you good rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 526: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
524 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • Even if the power steering assistance is no longer Continued operation with reduced assist could pose operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be Under these conditions there will be a substantial obtained as soon as possible.
Page 527: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake” Warning Light will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 529: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or If the “Brake” Warning Light remains on with the in a location accessible to children, and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with is indicated.
Page 530: Electronic Brake Control System
528 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e., Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) repeated brake applications with the engine off) the This function manages the distribution of the braking brakes will still function. However, the effort required to torque between the front and rear axles by limiting brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required braking pressure to the rear axle.
Page 531: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 • The ABS motor noise (it may continue to run for a Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) short time after the stop). The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • The clicking sound of solenoid valves. vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions.
Page 532: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
530 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS is designed to function with the OEM tires. Modifi- WARNING! (Continued) cation may result in degraded ABS performance. • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 533: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles equipped with system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will a manual transmission, if the clutch is pressed, HSA roll down the hill as normal.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the while towing a trailer. vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle, object or person, and cause WARNING! serious or fatal injury.
Page 536: Traction Control System (Tcs)
534 STARTING AND OPERATING • If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, refer to 7. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- additional slighty more than one-half turn to the right. ment Panel” for further information. 8.
Page 537: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied appropriate for the steering wheel position. to the wheel that is not spinning.
Page 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly main- • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent tain your vehicle, may change the handling charac- the natural laws of physics from acting on the teristics of your vehicle, and may negatively affect vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by the performance of the ESC system.
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 ESC Operating Modes To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will NOTE: Depending upon model and mode of operation, illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push the ESC system may have multiple operating modes.
Page 540 538 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC ESC modes may also be affected by drive modes – if system is in the “Partial Off” mode. equipped. Full Off – If Equipped WARNING! This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use •...
Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 542: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
540 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds due to other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles. when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver NOTE: ERM is disabled anytime the ESC is in “Full Off”...
Page 543: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 544: Rain Brake Support (Rbs)
542 STARTING AND OPERATING Rain Brake Support (RBS) NOTE: The DST feature is only meant to help the driver realize the correct course of action through small torques Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance on the steering wheel, which means the effectiveness of in wet conditions.
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 HDC has three states: Activating HDC Once HDC is enabled, it will activate automatically if 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate). driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude. The set 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation speed for HDC is selectable by the driver, and can be conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding adjusted by using the gear shift +/-.
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) Deactivating HDC • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) •...
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 • The parking brake is applied. • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the • Driver door opens. HDC switch but enable conditions are not met. •...
Page 548: Selec Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped
546 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h) Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped • Parking brake is released. SSC is intended for off road driving in 4WD Low Range only. SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling •...
Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 • NEUTRAL = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) and the level of set speed reduction depends on the magnitude of grade. The following summarizes the SSC • PARK = SSC remains enabled but not active set speeds: NOTE: SSC Target Set Speeds •...
Page 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) Deactivating SSC for greater than 70 seconds. SSC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the • The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h) following conditions occur: (SSC exits immediately).
Page 551: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 549 • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash then TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION extinguish when SSC deactivates due to overheated Tire Markings brakes. WARNING! SSC is only intended to assist the driver in control- ling vehicle speed when driving in off road condi- tions.
Page 552 550 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or – D means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol –...
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
Page 556: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
554 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 557: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 555 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 558: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
556 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres- Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure sure as shown on the tire placard.
Page 559 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar)
Page 560 558 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
Page 561 STARTING AND OPERATING 559 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. axles must not be exceeded. For further information on (3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
Page 562 560 STARTING AND OPERATING (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from NOTE: your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Con- • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your sult this manual to determine how this reduces the trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 563 STARTING AND OPERATING 561...
Page 564: Tires - General Information
562 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended cause collisions. load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 565: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 563 Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 566 564 STARTING AND OPERATING At least once a month: been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 567: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 565 Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Page 568: Tire Types
566 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
Page 569 STARTING AND OPERATING 567 Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the Winter.
Page 570: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
568 STARTING AND OPERATING While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor- and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be mation. poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Spare Tires —...
Page 571 STARTING AND OPERATING 569 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- Wheel — If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity. Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and function to the original Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a...
Page 572 570 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Size Spare — If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 573: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 571 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping.
Page 574: Life Of Tire
572 STARTING AND OPERATING • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
Page 575: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 573 Replacement Tires affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many those of the original wheels. characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures.
Page 576: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
574 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- Replacing original tires with tires of a different size able handling and stress to steering and suspen- may result in false speedometer and odometer read- sion components.
Page 577 STARTING AND OPERATING 575 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km). between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable •...
Page 578: Tire Rotation Recommendations
576 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS NOTE: The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at correct vehicle position following a tire rotation. different loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions.
Page 579: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 577 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn threshold for any reason, including low temperature the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 580 578 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold CAUTION! (parked for more than three hours) tire placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 581 STARTING AND OPERATING 579 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger failure or condition.
Page 582: Premium System
580 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless the proper pressure. technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels.
Page 583: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 581 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the DID will display a Tire Low message, an Inflate to XXX message and a graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) displayed in a different color.
Page 584: Service Tpm System Warning
582 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may in place of the pressure value(s), indicating which Tire need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s) is not being received. above the recommended cold placard pressure in order If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
Page 585: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 583 NOTE: There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the play dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. Once you spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on pressure.
Page 586: Fuel Requirements
584 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. This device must accept any interference received, (R+M)/2 method. The use of higher octane “Premium” including interference that may cause undesired op- gasoline will not provide any benefit over “Regular” eration. gasoline in these engines. While operating on gasoline with an octane number of NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved 87, hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not...
Page 587: L Engine - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 585 5.7L Engine — If Equipped Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- This engine is designed to meet all ering service for the vehicle.
Page 588: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
586 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Warranty. genates such as ethanol. Modifications that allow the engine to run on com- CAUTION! pressed natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel...
Page 589: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 587 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles.
Page 590: Fuel System Cautions
588 STARTING AND OPERATING Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso- Fuel System Cautions line contains a higher level of deter- gents to further aide in minimizing CAUTION! engine and fuel system deposits. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s When available, the usage of Top Tier performance: Detergent gasoline is recommended.
Page 591: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 589 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 592: Adding Fuel
590 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL 1.
Page 593 STARTING AND OPERATING 591 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
Page 594: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
592 STARTING AND OPERATING • Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel WARNING! (Continued) nozzle. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open. in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator •...
Page 595 STARTING AND OPERATING 593 3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to disengage snaps. 4. Remove the storage bin. 5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the release cable back to the home position to re-seat the fuel door latch to the closed position.
Page 596: Vehicle Loading
594 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. Certification Label Payload As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
Page 597 STARTING AND OPERATING 595 Tire Size values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents added. the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Page 598: Trailer Towing
596 STARTING AND OPERATING items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed TRAILER TOWING equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect with your vehicle.
Page 599 STARTING AND OPERATING 597 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could further information. lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-...
Page 600 598 STARTING AND OPERATING the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- WARNING! tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 601: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 599 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 602 600 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 267 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”...
Page 603: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 601 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.6L (Std Cooling) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1587 kgs)
Page 604: Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit Models) - If Equipped
602 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as NOTE: Use a suitable tool such as a coin in the slot of the part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and locking retainer if needed for added leverage. should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 605: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 603 2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you), NOTE: Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver pull downwards to disengage the tabs located at the cover in the bumper fascia prior to installation. top of the hitch receiver cover.
Page 606: Towing Requirements
604 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 607 STARTING AND OPERATING 605 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure can occur that may be difficult for the driver to the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL.
Page 608 606 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire.
Page 609 STARTING AND OPERATING 607 • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over CAUTION! 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (749 kg). If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they Towing Requirements —...
Page 610 608 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 611: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 609 Towing Tips Autostick • When using the AutoStick shift control, select the Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy highest gear that allows for adequate performance and traffic.
Page 612: Snow Plow
610 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to SNOW PLOW maximize fuel efficiency. Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The Cooling System airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-...
Page 613: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 611 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Four-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Wheels OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Models Without Models With 4WD Ground Models 4WD LOW Range LOW Range Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED...
Page 614: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
612 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models • When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details. Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is •...
Page 615 STARTING AND OPERATING 613 5. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground. 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- CAUTION! ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position.
Page 616 614 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow- • DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing with ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited only one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) Warranty.
Page 617 STARTING AND OPERATING 615 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. WARNING! (Continued) 4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air suspension, to roll, even if the transmission is in PARK. The ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height. parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
Page 618 616 STARTING AND OPERATING 9. Press and hold the brake pedal. Shift the transmission back into NEUTRAL. 10. Firmly apply the parking brake. 11. With the transmission and transfer case in NEU- TRAL, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button until the engine turns off. 12.
Page 619 STARTING AND OPERATING 617 • If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air sus- NOTE: pension, the engine should be started and left running • Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the doors before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must closed) at least once every 24 hours.
Page 620 618 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold 7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- release the NEUTRAL (N) button. After the NEU- cated by the selector switch) for one second.
Page 621 STARTING AND OPERATING 619 NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met before press- ing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or...
Page 623 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....636 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...622 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 624: Hazard Warning Flashers
622 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 625: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 623 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum CAUTION! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a Driving with a hot cooling system could damage supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat your vehicle.
Page 626: Torque Specifications
624 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Page 627: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 625 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 628: Jack Location
626 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 629: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 627 NOTE: The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is Preparations For Jacking located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel CAUTION! into the filler neck and proceed to fill the vehicle.
Page 630: Jacking Instructions
628 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. Jacking Instructions 3. Set the parking brake. WARNING! 4. Place the gear selector into PARK. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help 5. Turn the ignition OFF. prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: •...
Page 631 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 629 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift. •...
Page 632 630 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground. 3.
Page 633 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 631 Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding...
Page 634 632 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 635 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 633 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum sta- bility.
Page 636 634 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. CAUTION! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward.
Page 637 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 635 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 638: Road Tire Installation
636 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped soon as possible, properly secure the spare tire with end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the the special wing nut torqued to 3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m), lug nuts.
Page 639: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 637 JUMP-STARTING CAUTION! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in other booster source with a system voltage greater another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
Page 640: Preparations For Jump-Start
638 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting. Remote Battery Posts 1 — Remote Positive (+) Post (covered with protective cap) 2 —...
Page 641 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 639 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- WARNING! cal accessories. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the (+) battery post.
Page 642: Jump-Starting Procedure
640 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure Connecting The Jumper Cables 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the WARNING! remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could 2.
Page 643 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 641 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables WARNING! in the reverse sequence: Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) Disconnecting The Jumper Cables post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- 1.
Page 644: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
642 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle selector. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and you should have the battery and charging system tested REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. at your authorized dealer. NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Page 645 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 643 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle. ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or •...
Page 646: Manual Park Release
644 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use MANUAL PARK RELEASE both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle. WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the WARNING! parking brake, before activating the Manual Park •...
Page 647 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 645 2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away latch in towards the tether strap. from the console hinges.
Page 648 646 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta- CAUTION! neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the lever clicks and latches in the released position. The Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is transmission is now out of PARK and the vehicle can activated may damage the Manual Park Release be moved.
Page 649 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 647 Release Latch Stowed Position 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has NOTE: Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks in place.
Page 650: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
648 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from This section describes procedures for towing a disabled the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Page 651 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 649 Four-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Wheels OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Models Without Models With 4WD Ground Models 4WD LOW Range LOW Range Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions • Transmission in PARK •...
Page 652: Two-Wheel Drive Models
650 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 653 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 651 If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position) with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the...
Page 654: Four-Wheel Drive Models
652 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the damage to the transmission or transfer case will vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Page 655 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......662 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..655 ▫...
Page 656 654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... .687 ▫ High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped ......718 ▫...
Page 657: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 —...
Page 658: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 —...
Page 659: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 660: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii) Cybersecurity
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) WARNING! (Continued) Cybersecurity • Be possible that vehicle systems, including Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic safety related systems, could be impaired or a system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to loss of vehicle control could occur that may result information related to the performance of your emissions in an accident involving serious injury or death.
Page 661: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which PROGRAMS you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass following: an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 662: Replacement Parts
660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the ignition or start the engine. This means that your before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine not proceed to the I/M station.
Page 663: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed systems may void your warranty and could result in civil “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components penalties being assessed against you. which may require servicing or replacement in the future. WARNING! CAUTION! •...
Page 664: Engine Oil
662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the CAUTION! (Continued) dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 665 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- CAUTION! vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a chemicals can damage your engine.
Page 666 664 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com- operation of the Fuel Saver Technology.
Page 667: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 665 Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to at every engine oil change.
Page 668 666 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be provide a measure of protection in the case of engine used to assure most efficient service.
Page 669 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 1. Release the spring clips from the air cleaner cover. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter Cover 1 —...
Page 670 668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation assembly. NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element. 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward.
Page 671: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 669 Accessory Drive Belt Inspection When inspecting accessory drive belts, small cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt from rib to rib, are considered normal. These are not a reason to replace belt. However, WARNING! cracks running along a rib (not across) are not normal. Any •...
Page 672: Maintenance-Free Battery
670 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Conditions that would require replacement: Belt replacement on some models requires the use of special tools, we recommend having your vehicle ser- • Rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt viced at an authorized dealer. body) Maintenance-Free Battery •...
Page 673: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 671 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use terminal posts and free of corrosion. •...
Page 674 672 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are tioning components.
Page 675 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 673 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Equipped Filter) R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoole- Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper fine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental Protec- maintenance intervals.
Page 676 674 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove compartment. Perform the following procedure to replace the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. Glove Compartment 1 — Glove Compartment Travel Stops 2 —...
Page 677 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 675 release the glove compartment travel stop on one side and repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 3. Pull the right hand side of the glove compartment door toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the glove compartment door from its hinges.
Page 678 676 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on 6. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the right side to fully remove the cover. the housing. 7. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor.
Page 679: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677 9. Push the door to the near closed position to reengage The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a the glove compartment travel stops. year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR Lock NOTE: Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Page 680 678 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor affected wiper arm or blade with a new unit. Do not performance of blades may be present with chattering, attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged.
Page 681 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 679 holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade down towards the base of the wiper arm. Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Locked Position 1 — Wiper Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Unlocked Position 2 —...
Page 682 680 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the wiper arm with the other hand (move the wiper blade toward the right side of the vehicle to separate the wiper blade from the wiper arm).
Page 683 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681 Installing The Front Wipers Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass is in the full up position. to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass.
Page 684 682 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass. Wiper Pivot Cap In Unlocked Position Wiper Blade In Folded Out Position 1 — Wiper Arm Pivot Cap 2 — Wiper Arm 1 — Wiper Arm Pivot Cap 2 —...
Page 685 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 683 3. To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm, grasp the bottom end of the wiper blade nearest to wiper arm with your right hand. With your left hand hold the wiper arm as you pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm past its stop far enough to unsnap the wiper blade pivot pin from the receptacle on the end of the wiper arm.
Page 686: Adding Washer Fluid
684 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The Rear Wiper Adding Washer Fluid This vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass Display (DID), the DID will indicate when the washer to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the fluid level is low.
Page 687: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 685 rating information can be found on most washer fluid have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- containers. haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams WARNING! or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.
Page 688 686 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park In the event of engine malfunction, particularly over materials that can burn. Such materials might involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of be grass or leaves coming into contact with your performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Page 689: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 687 In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning Cooling System engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop WARNING! the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica- coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 690 688 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant down the face of the condenser. properly.
Page 691 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 689 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than be compatible with the engine coolant and may specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- plug the radiator. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
Page 692 690 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please review these recommendations for using Organic (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard engine cooling system.
Page 693 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 691 have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with WARNING! (Continued) OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding possible. or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the Cooling System Pressure Cap system is hot or under pressure.
Page 694 692 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 695: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 693 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) required, the cooling system should be pressure tested performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- for leaks. sions. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Brake System minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to In order to assure brake system performance, all brake...
Page 696 694 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder WARNING! The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake when performing under the hood service, or immedi- fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system Parts”...
Page 697: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 695 inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the WARNING! (Continued) fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
Page 698: Transfer Case
696 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Adding Fluid CAUTION! Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them...
Page 699: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 697 Selection Of Lubricant CAUTION! Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration ing Your Vehicle” for further information. in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter Automatic Transmission shudder.
Page 700 698 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis- CAUTION! sion damage. Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as CAUTION! the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 701: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 699 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 702 700 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 703 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 701 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, control dust on dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well mild soap to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh packaged and sealed.
Page 704 702 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including exces- NOTE: If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for sive brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire an extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few minutes before doing damage to the wheels.
Page 705 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 703 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
Page 706 704 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton Many are potentially flammable, and if used in based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. damage to the seat may result.
Page 707 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 705 Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial clean damp cloth.
Page 708: Fuses
706 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system material.
Page 709: Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 707 Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 710 708 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow – Radiator Fan 40 Amp Green – Compressor for Air Suspension - If Equipped 40 Amp Green – Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Con- trol Pump 30 Amp Pink –...
Page 711 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 709 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Passenger Door Module 20 Amp Blue – Engine Control Module 30 Amp Pink – Interior Lights #1 30 Amp Pink – Driver Door Module 30 Amp Pink –...
Page 712 710 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Power Inverter 115V AC - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink – Power Liftgate - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Daytime Running Lights/Headlamp Leveling – 20 Amp Yellow Horn –...
Page 713 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 711 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 15 Amp Blue HID Headlamps LH - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Purging Pump (Diesel engine only) – 15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module – 10 Amp Red Transmission Control Module/PM Sensor (Diesel engine only) –...
Page 714 712 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 30 Amp Green Audio Amplifier – 10 Amp Red PCM (If Equipped) – 15 Amp Blue HID Headlamp RH - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Dual Batt Control (If Equipped) –...
Page 715 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 713 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red Air Suspension – If Equipped / Trailer Tow / Steering Column Control Module –...
Page 716 714 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Climate Control / Driver Assistance Sys- tems Module / DSRC F100 – 10 Amp Red Active Damping - If Equipped F101 –...
Page 717: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 715 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 • When installing the power distribution center days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly You may: positioned and fully latched.
Page 718: Replacement Bulbs
716 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Glove Compartment Lamp Grab Handle Lamp L002825W5W Overhead Console Reading Lamps VT4976 Rear Cargo Lamp 214–2 Visor Vanity Lamp V26377 Underpanel Courtesy Lamps Instrument Cluster (General Illumination) Telltale/Hazard Lamp...
Page 719 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 717 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamps (Low Beam) - If Equipped Premium Headlamps (Low/High Beam) D3S (Service at Authorized Dealer) Headlamps (High Beam) - If Equipped 9005 Premium Park/Turn Signal Lamp LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Premium Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamps...
Page 720: Bulb Replacement
718 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Number Rear Body Side Tail Lamps LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) CHMSL - Center High Mounted Stop Lamp LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
Page 721: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 719 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- Front Turn Signal charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are 1. Open the hood. turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 2.
Page 722: Front Fog Lamps
720 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Fog Lamps CAUTION! (Continued) 1. Reach through the cutout in the splash shield and • Always use the correct bulb size and type for disconnect the wiring harness from the fog lamp replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may connector.
Page 723: Rear Tail, Stop, And Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 721 Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp. 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel.
Page 724: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
722 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate.
Page 725: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 723 8. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high mounted stop lamp is LED. Service at Authorized Dealer. Rear Of Liftgate Tail Lamp 1 — Auxiliary LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 2 —...
Page 726: Rear License Lamp
724 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear License Lamp The rear license lamps are LED. See your authorized dealer for service. FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94.0 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)
Page 727: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 725 U.S. Metric 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 16 Quarts 15.2 Liters 150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – With Trailer Tow Package * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part...
Page 728 726 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Page 729 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 727 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- thorized dealer as soon as possible. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
Page 730: Chassis
728 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans- mission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
Page 731 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 729 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Axle Differential (Rear) – With Electronic Limited-Slip We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle Differential (ELSD) Lubricant SAE 75W-85 with friction modifier additive. Axle Differential (Rear) – Without Electronic Limited- We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle Slip Differential (ELSD) Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Page 733 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....733 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .732...
Page 734 732 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The indicator system.
Page 735 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 733 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake • Check function of all interior and exterior lights master cylinder and fill as needed. Maintenance Chart Required Maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: •...
Page 736 734 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your ve- hicle for police, taxi, fleet, off- road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 737 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 735 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs.** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 738 736 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 739 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .739 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 740 738 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .746 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....745 ▫...
Page 741: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 739 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 742: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
740 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Authorized dealer name correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is why you should always talk to an authorized •...
Page 743: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 741 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
Page 744: Service Contract
742 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle those documents. to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited We appreciate that you have made a major investment Warranty expires.
Page 745: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 743 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! (Continued) In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. contained in vehicles and certain products of compo- nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should or other reproductive harm.
Page 746: In Canada
744 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), To order the following manuals, you may use either the or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis- website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 747 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 745 Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals • 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 748 746 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Treadwear wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled mance.
Page 749 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 747 Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 751 INDEX...
Page 752 750 INDEX About Your Brakes ......527 Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ... .86 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) .
Page 753 INDEX 751 Alarm System (Security Alarm) ....21 Fluid Type ......697, 728 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .
Page 754 752 INDEX Fluid Check ......694 Cargo Light ......292 Master Cylinder .
Page 755 INDEX 753 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....689 Belt ....... . .106 Coolant Capacity .
Page 756 754 INDEX Defroster, Rear Window.....298 Off-Road ......514 Defroster, Windshield .
Page 757 INDEX 755 Emission Control System Maintenance ..659 Overheating ......622 Engine Starting .
Page 758 756 INDEX Turn Signal ....120, 335, 719, 721 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....642 Flooded Engine Starting .
Page 759 INDEX 757 Gasoline, Clean Air ......585 Heated Mirrors ..... . .139, 298 Gasoline (Fuel) .
Page 760 758 INDEX Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)... . .188 Key-In Reminder ......16 Introduction .
Page 761 INDEX 759 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....297 Headlights On With Wipers ....178 Light Bulbs.
Page 762 760 INDEX Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .314, 335 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .321, 659 Loading Vehicle ......594 Manual, Service .
Page 763 INDEX 761 Multi-Function Control Lever ....176 Synthetic ......664 Viscosity .
Page 764 762 INDEX Passing Light ......186 Power Seats Passive Entry ......39 Forward .
Page 765 INDEX 763 Radio Remote Controls .....427 Remote Control Radio (Sound Systems) .....404 Starting System .
Page 766 764 INDEX Retractable Cargo Area Cover ....294 Seat Belt Extender ..... . .65 Roll Over Warning .
Page 767 INDEX 765 Adjustment ......152, 155 Service Manuals ......744 Easy Entry .
Page 768 766 INDEX Cold Weather ..... . .476, 482 Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..73 Engine Block Heater .
Page 769 INDEX 767 General Information ....562, 568, 569 Tire Safety Information .....549 High Speed .
Page 770 768 INDEX Transfer Case ......696 Screen Activated Features ....25 Fluid .
Page 771 INDEX 769 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... . .8 Windows ....... .46 Vehicle Loading .
Page 772 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

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